Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Lagos and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from nine weekly Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 13:35 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LOS to ADD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Addis Ababa (and then discovering more of Ethiopia!) is a snap with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LOS to ADD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LOS and ADD:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Cairo International Airport
Kigali International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
R 7,910 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,441. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LOS to ADD.
The cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from LOS to ADD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to Murtala Muhammed International Airport's on-time performance, 64.68% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LOS:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Addis Ababa. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LOS to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
